Equation of Ordered Pairs in Tile Patterns

Explore how a visual pattern can be described algebraically in this tessellation activity.

Tarea 1

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

How do the numbers in the table relate to the pattern of tiles?

What do the numbers on the right next to the arrows represent?

How does the equation at the bottom relate to the pattern?

How does the equation at the bottom relate to the ordered pairs in the table?